Monday, January 22, 2007

Project 5

Group Paper on Usability

Weeks 14 and 15

  1. Read one of the following books:
    - The Design of Everyday Things
    by Donald Norman
    - Information Dashboard Design
    by Stephen Few
  2. Each student will write an 4-6 page critique
  3. Include both a summary and an analysis
  4. The analysis should include at least the following:
    - New insights, information or interpretations about design
    - Description of the main points of the book
    - Your opinion on the validity of the points made in the book
  5. Make a group presentation to the class
    - You will need to divide the presentation duties among the group
    - Your group will have half of the class period to present what you have learned, what the main points of the book are and your opinions about the book.